School Overview
Virginia High School, located at 1200 Long Crescent Drive in Bristol, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Bristol Virginia Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic environment that fosters student growth through a diverse curriculum, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs. As the home of the "Bearcats," the school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, aiming to prepare its students for success in higher education, the workforce, and civic life.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to maintaining a supportive learning climate that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its student body. By utilizing modern educational resources and fostering strong partnerships between faculty, students, and families, Virginia High School strives to uphold the district’s mission of excellence. Its location in Bristol allows the school to act as a hub for local pride, consistently encouraging student participation in community events and fostering a tradition of school spirit that defines the Bearcat experience.
638
Total Students
54.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Virginia High
Demographic Student Count
White468
Hispanic36
Black58
Asian6
Two or More69
American Indian1
  • White
    468 (73.4%)
  • Two or More
    69 (10.8%)
  • Black
    58 (9.1%)
  • Hispanic
    36 (5.6%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bristol City Public Schools
Phone: (276)821-5858
Website: http://www.bristolvaschools.org/vhs/default.htm
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 639
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 157
Grade 10 162
Grade 11 156
Grade 12 163

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Virginia High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9157
Grade 10162
Grade 11156
Grade 12163
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Virginia High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32550.9%
Male31349.1%